Marine biologist Henry Roth (Sandler) finds the perfect woman, Lucy Whitmore (Barrymore) and falls head over heels for her. But when he sees her the following day, she hasn’t a clue as to who is he due to a rare brain disorder that wipes her memory clean every night. Now, with the help of his friend Ula (Schneider), Henry has to concoct new and increasingly clever ways to meet her and get her to fall for him every day. (Sony Pictures)

Adam Sandler had started to fall off the wagon as one of the comedy actors I liked. I loved Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer and Waterboy a lot, Thought Big Daddy was good, but started thinking he was smoking something after Little Nicky and Mr Deeds. It was to the point that I did not even care to see the new movies he made. Well yesterday I had the pleasure to see 50 First Dates, and I have to say that this movie is awesome.

The movie starts with a series of tidbits that I am not going to reveal, but they are hilarious… then it gets onto a very good story along with very well timed jokes. The charaters are all lovable and even the animals in the movie are hilarious. I think everyone should rent this movie this weekend and watch it. Is a great love story, and a good comedy.

—
Logtar Rating System
* Don’t bother
**If there is nothing else in the video store
***Rent it for sure
****Go watch it in the theater today, or buy the DVD
—–

I watched Blade again for the 2o0-th or so time. This being not only one of the first movies I watched and owened on DVD but also a movie that combines my favorite genres. Martial Arts, Action and Vampires. Wesley Snipes is a seasoned martial artist in several arts like Karate, Kung Fu and Capoeira. I have also heard, but don’t quote me on this that he is a 3rd degree black belt on Tae Kwon Do, but it could be just a rumor originated by the fact that his wife is Korean. I think the fact that Snipes is a martial artist makes the movie that much more fluid and believable. The stunts seem more natural than in other action films.

The movie never feels like it came out of a comic book, and even though there are a couple of sequences that could be concidered somewhat animated, it never steers clear from the main action. The one liner blade uses are very appropriate and never corny. The character does not say much and kicks a lot of butt. What more can you ask from an action movie.

—
Logtar Rating System
* Don’t bother
**If there is nothing else in the video store
***Rent it for sure
****Go watch it in the theater today, or buy the DVD
—–

Starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Peter O’Toole, Sean Bean, Saffron Burrows, and Julie Christie… Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honor — and some for love. (Warner Bros.)

I have to say that I went to this movie with mid to low expectations, which I have always found to be the best way to approach a movie. The action did not wait for no stinking story… it just started. I have to say that Brad Pitt ranks as a better actor in my book after this film. His performance was not just believable it was flawless. Orlando Bloom’s character was a little weak… I really wanted it to kick a little more ass, but oh well. The movie was long but only by the clock because while in there the time flew. It did not feel like a long movie at all. If anything I wanted it to keep on going.

Do not want to go into it to much and spoil it, but if you have seen it go ahead and comment. So stay clear of the comments until you actually watch the movie.

—-

Logtar Rating System
* Don’t bother
**If there is nothing else in the video store
***Rent it for sure
****Go watch it in the theater today, or buy the DVD
—–

Starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox, Jane Alexander, Lindsay Frost, Amber Tamblyn, and Rachael Bella In this remake of one of Japan’s biggest box office hits Ringu, Naomi Watts plays a journalist who discovers a mysterious videotape that is connected to several deaths.

I would have to say that the movie is creepy and not for the gullible, what really ruined for me was that I watched Scary Movie 3 before I watched the ring and the plots sort of mix. But I will talk about that on my review of Scary Movie 3.

The plot is solid and the scary parts were done at expected moments, but still strong. I think the film special effects were right on key and not overdone in any way. I think the movie is better watched at home in a rainy day than in a theater. Put this movie on your rental list for sure.
I did not get the chance to watch Ringu yet, but I think I will rent the movie one of this days… even though the movies share the same plot, I think the original might have some more to offer.

Logtar Rating System
* Don’t bother
**If there is nothing else in the video store
***Rent it for sure
****Go watch it in the theater today, or buy the DVD
—–

Starring Anna Faris, Charlie Sheen, Regina Hall, Denise Richards, Jeremy Piven, Queen Latifah, Eddie Griffin, Anthony Anderson, and Simon Rex. The Scary Movie gang is back for the third installment in this spoof series. It is not a complete waste of time, but it brings me to a little rant. I think spoof movies should provide a list of movies that it will ruin. The movie has spoofs of not only scary movies but also other movies of the moment. It does totally ruin the Ring and Signs in my opinion.

The movie has some excellent moments and it is done very well like the previous two. Even though the Scream series references are pretty much gone from this one, it still has not lost its edge. There is no gore at all which I think is positive. I say go rented only after you have watched The Ring and Signs, both excellent movies.

Logtar Rating System
* Don’t bother
**If there is nothing else in the video store
***Rent it for sure
****Go watch it in the theater today, or buy the DVD
—–